The Indian Navy has invited applications for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers – Jan 2027 course for various branches including Executive, Technical, and Education. Eligible unmarried men and women with the required educational qualifications can apply online between 24 January 2026 and 24 February 2026. This is a great opportunity to join the prestigious Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, Kerala and serve the nation with attractive pay, allowances, and career growth.
1. Recruitment Details
- Recruitment Agency: Indian Navy
- Post Name: Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers – Various Entries (Executive, Technical, Education)
- No. of Posts: 262 (Tentative)
- Qualification: As per branch (BE/B.Tech/MSc/MA/MBA/MCA) – Details below
- Pay: Initial gross salary approx. ₹1,25,000 per month + allowances; Special allowances for Pilot/Submarine entries ₹31,250/month
- Application Start Date: 24 January 2026
- Application End Date: 24 February 2026
- Official Website: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Official Notification: Click Here
2. Vacancy Details
| S.No | Branch/Cadre | Eligible Stream / Qualification | Vacancies | Gender | Born Between (Inclusive) |
| 1 | Executive Branch (GS/X & Hydro) | BE/B.Tech in any discipline (60% marks) | 76 (06 Hydro) | Men & Women (max 10 GS(X) & 01 Hydro for women) | 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007* |
| 2 | Pilot | BE/B.Tech in any discipline (60%), 60% in Class X/XII, 60% English | 25 | Men & Women (max 03 women) | 02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2008** |
| 3 | Naval Air Operations Officer (Observers) | BE/B.Tech in any discipline | 20 | Men & Women (max 03 women) | 02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2008 |
| 4 | Air Traffic Controller (ATC) | BE/B.Tech in any discipline | 18 | Men & Women | 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006 |
| 5 | Logistics | BE/B.Tech First Class OR MBA First Class OR B.Sc/B.Com/ B.Sc.(IT) First Class with PG Diploma OR MCA/M.Sc First Class | 10 | Men & Women (max 01 woman) | 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Education Branch | MSc/MA/BE/B.Tech/MCA/M.Tech in specified streams (Maths, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, CS, IT, etc.) | 7–8 per sub-entry | Men & Women | 02 Jan 2000 – 01 Jan 2006 |
| 7 | Technical Branch – Engineering (GS) | BE/B.Tech in Marine, Aerospace, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Automobile, Mechatronics | 42 | Men & Women (max 07 women) | 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007* |
| 8 | Submarine Tech Engineering | BE/B.Tech in Production, Control, Aeronautical, Industrial Engg, Mechanical/Mechatronics | 08 | Men only | – |
| 9 | Electrical Branch (GS) | BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Telecommunication, Power Engg, etc. | 38 | Men & Women (max 07 women) | 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007 |
| 10 | Submarine Tech Electrical | BE/B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Applied Electronics | 08 | Men only | – |
* Merchant Navy Personnel eligible as per certificates.
** CPL holders eligible for Pilot entry as per DGCA rules.
3. Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Candidate must fulfill nationality conditions as per Government of India.
- Educational Qualification: As per branch/cadre (see table above). Minimum 60% marks required in qualifying degree.
- Special Cases:
- Merchant Navy Personnel: Eligible with Certificate of Competency for Executive/Technical Branch.
- Commercial Pilot License Holders: Valid CPL issued by DGCA, India.
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders: 5% relaxation in cutoff marks for SSB, with conditions:
- ‘C’ certificate of Naval/Army/Air Wing with minimum ‘B’ Grade.
- Minimum 2 academic years in Senior Division of NCC.
- Certificate not dated prior to 01 Jan 2024.
- Medical & Physical Standards: Must meet branch-specific medical standards. Visit Indian Navy Medical Standards for details.
4. Age Criteria
| Branch / Entry | Age Limit / Born Between |
| Executive Branch | 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007* |
| Pilot | 02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2008** |
| Naval Air Operations | 02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2008 |
| ATC | 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006 |
| Logistics | 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jun 2007 |
| Education Branch | 02 Jan 2000 – 01 Jan 2006 |
| Technical (Engineering / Electrical) | 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jul 2007* |
| Submarine Tech | As per branch eligibility |
* Merchant Navy age relaxation applicable.
** CPL holders eligible as per DGCA rules.
5. Salary & Allowances
- Sub Lieutenant Pay: Approx. ₹1,25,000 per month + allowances
- Special Allowances:
- Pilot / NAOO: ₹31,250/month
- Submarine: ₹31,250/month
- Other Benefits: Group Insurance (NGIS), Gratuity, Leave entitlements, Pay & allowances as per rules
6. Important Instructions
- Only unmarried candidates are eligible; marriage during training leads to discharge and refund obligation.
- Probation period: 2 years, starting from date of commission. Unsatisfactory performance can lead to discharge.
- SSB and medical selection is mandatory; no change of SSB center allowed.
- Backlogs in any academic subject will disqualify candidates from SSB.
- Use or possession of narcotics leads to cancellation/debarment.
- All documents must be genuine; false information leads to cancellation at any stage.
- Pilot/Submarine allowances given only after successful completion of training.
7. Application Process
- Apply online at www.joinindiannavy.gov.in within 24 Jan – 24 Feb 2026.
- Keep documents ready for upload:
- Matriculation & 10th/12th certificates
- Degree mark sheets / pre-final year marks
- Merchant Navy / CPL certificates (if applicable)
- NCC ‘C’ certificate (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPG/TIFF format)
- Submit correct personal details; only one application per candidate allowed.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for SSB interview.
- Follow instructions on the official website carefully before submitting.